Tampines Rovers vs Geylang International Prediction: A must-win for the visitors

After a long layoff, the Singapore Premier League resumes actions as Tampines Rovers host in-form Geylang International at the Toa Square at Our Tampines Hub on Saturday. This derby match promises to be engrossing as both teams combat for the AFC Championship spot.

Last five games: LWWWW

The home side are already yearning to play in the AFC champions league next season with four wins in four games. They have been playing great in recent games and just need to keep up with the performance to finish strong this season. Tampines Rovers have lost once in the last five games, with victories against (1-4) Geylang International away from home, a (3-4) win away to Tanjong Pagar, and a slim (0-1) win over Young Lions. They recorded one of their best performances of the season as they thrashed Young Lions (0-7) on match day 23. That performance was a tremendous win over title contenders Lion City on match day 24. Tampines Rovers delivered one of the shocking results of the season as they put two past the champions while the defending champion managed to pull one back.

They strive to qualify for the Asian AFC tournament, which happens to be their most prominent focus.

Tampines Rovers have won seven, drawn two, and lost two in the last eleven home games.

Last five games: DWWWL

The Eagles bowed to their first loss in four games as Hougang United returned from two goals down to secure three vital points.

The visitors remained one the most improved teams in recent games. The Eagles have only lost twice in twelve games; they have won eight and drawn three. In game week three, the Eagles saw off one of the formidable teams in the league, Lion City. They have been a joy to watch in recent games, and they seem like the favourites to secure a spot in the AFC Asian championship. They sit in 4th and are seven points away from the AFC Championship.

The last twenty Eagles derby have seen Tampines Rovers with twelve wins and five draws while Geylang International have secured just three wins.

With a seven-point gap between them, anything but a victory for Geylang here will see them be mathematically eliminated from a top-three finish. The home side have been the better team, and we expect them to secure all the points here for 1.70.

Things could move fast for the home side as a win for them, coupled with defeats for Tanjong Pagar and Hougang, will see them seal a top-three finish. Bet on home halftime win for 2.07.

Finally, bet on the home side, scoring in both halves for 2.30.

Good luck!